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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,804.44, 5,708.27 and 3,255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,804.44, 5,708.27 and 3,255.26 is: 4,884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,804.44 : 5,708.27 = 3,255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,804.44/5,708.27 = 3,255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,804.44x = 5,708.27 × 3,255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,804.44x = 18,581,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,581,882.60/3,804.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.27

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